Get ready to believe the unbelievable right before your eyes at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Explore the unusual and fascinating one-of-a-kind finds collected by the world-famous traveler Robert Ripley. Discover unique pop-culture memorabilia, interactive games, prehistoric relics, shrunken heads, fertility statues, a Fiji mermaid, a two-trunked elephant, a 512-pound iron meteorite, the mortician's toe tag from Lee Harvey Oswald, and the mummified head of an American cannibal Alfred Packer.
Rooted in its rich history, the historic Menger Hotel reigns as the oldest operating hotel, where hospitality and history come to life. Step into the beautiful Victorian lobby and be transported back to when Theodore Roosevelt gathered his Rough Riders at the Menger Bar. Menger Hotel hosted generations of guests who delight in its architectural grandeur, glamorous public spaces, and thoughtful modern-day services and amenities. As you stroll through the Spanish courtyard garden, you will feel at peace as you surround yourself with palm trees, azaleas, and a three-tiered fountain.
Join Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours as they guide you through the streets of old San Antonio and bring the storied past to life with their many ghostly tales. Meet the native tour guides whose ancestry originates with the early founders of San Antonio. Dressed in period dress, they will light your way with their lanterns through the strange and unusual tales of centuries past, legendary stories, folklore, and ghostly experiences.
Mark your calendar for the second weekend in October to attend the annual Floresville Peanut Festival, where you are guaranteed an exciting weekend filled with fun for the whole family. Watch the parade, play games, visit the beer garden, listen to live music, and enjoy good food.